DoorDashDoorDash
nder trademarks that are different from the Licensed Marks. Delivery and Offsite Sales: We may enter into agreements with third-party delivery providers, such as Uber, GrubHub, or DoorDash, and may re
From the filings
HQ-led decisions
Good News Brewing Company
Full service restaurantSoftware purchasing at Good News Brewing Company is controlled by founders Daniel Tripp and Matthew Fair at the company's Missouri headquarters. The chain operates 4 company-owned restaurants with no franchised units, making it a small but direct-sell opportunity. Its disclosed tech stack is limited to delivery platforms (DoorDash, Grubhub) and social media, with no mandated POS or operational systems.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
4
0 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2025
Royalty
6%
of gross sales
Ad fund
4%
national + local
Initial fee
$30K
per unit
Investment range
$261K–$938K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Item 19
No claims
from the filing
Ongoing fee load
What the operator pays every month
The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing, before rent, labour or any technology fee.
10%of gross sales (FY2025)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
Systems named in Item 11 of this filing. None is recorded as mandated here, which is not the same as the filing mandating nothing. Read Item 11 before treating the category as open.
FacebookMeta
e accounts for your Franchised Brewery and be able to post to the accounts and manage them. Any online or digital presence that we allow, if any, such as social media (for example Facebook, Instagram,
GrubhubGrubhub
re offered under trademarks that are different from the Licensed Marks. Delivery and Offsite Sales: We may enter into agreements with third-party delivery providers, such as Uber, GrubHub, or DoorDash
InstagramMeta
for your Franchised Brewery and be able to post to the accounts and manage them. Any online or digital presence that we allow, if any, such as social media (for example Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter,
TwitterX
nchised Brewery and be able to post to the accounts and manage them. Any online or digital presence that we allow, if any, such as social media (for example Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and YouTube
YouTubeGoogle
ry and be able to post to the accounts and manage them. Any online or digital presence that we allow, if any, such as social media (for example Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and YouTube) and mobile
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
26 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 6 explicit no's; 2 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee will give Franchisor unimpeded administrative access to the POS System and all activities conducted through, and functions of, the POS System, or other aspects of the Computer System, for the purposes of evaluating the performance of the Franchised Business, determining compliance with this Agreement and…
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Unless excused by Franchisor, Franchisee shall submit to Franchisor, at Franchisee’s expense, a full and complete reviewed financial statement in writing setting forth the Gross Sales and the computation of all amounts paid by Franchisee under Article 4.1 of this Agreement for each fiscal year.
How the franchisor buys
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We reserve the right to modify and/or substitute approved products or suppliers.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
Since we only started franchising in 2025, we did not have any revenue in 2024, we did not receive any rebates from approved vendors based on franchisee purchases made in 2024 and neither we, nor our affiliates, received any revenue from required purchases or leases of products or services by franchisees.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We may receive rebates or other material consideration from vendors related to purchases made by our franchisees including required purchases.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
25Item 8
We estimate that 10% to 15% of your initial purchases and 25% to 35% of your ongoing purchases of products and services will be either from us, our affiliates, our designees, or suppliers approved by us, or of products and services meeting our specifications.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
In each case we may charge a fee for the review.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
The same applies if you wish to purchase a product or service from an alternative supplier than the supplier we have approved for a product or service.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall surrender and transfer to Franchisor or its designee any and all rights to use the telephone numbers, other business listings, and Online Presence
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Without limiting the foregoing, Franchisee must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (commonly known as “PCI Compliance” or “PCI-DSS”), and any successor thereto.
Franchise management
Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall provide all information requested by Franchisor for the purpose of Franchisor conducting customer satisfaction audits and surveys
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
Periodically visit and inspect your Location to evaluate the performance of the Franchised Brewery.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor shall have the right to add to and otherwise modify the Manual to reflect changes in the System including, Products or authorized services (or specifications therefor), FF&E requirements, quality standards, and operating procedures as determined by Franchisor.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee may not commence construction of the Franchised Business until Franchisor has unconditionally approved of the proposed site in writing.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
We will maintain a website for the System, and you may not maintain your own website for your Franchised Brewery unless we expressly permit.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
We require that you spend a minimum amount of at least $5,000 on your grand opening advertising.
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 11
You are required to spend at least 1% of you Gross Sales, each month, on local marketing, throughout the term of your Franchise Agreement.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
In addition, you must purchase your point-of- sale system from a vendor we designate.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
In addition, you must purchase your point-of- sale system from a vendor we designate.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
6 payments by credit cards and gift cards, and you must use the Square POS system for both of these payment methods.
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
Item 6 OTHER FEES Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Type of Fee Amount Due Date Remarks(1) Royalty 6% of Gross Sales(2) On or before the All payments will 10th day of the be made via month Automated immediately Clearing House following the (“ACH”) or such Gross Sales are other payment earned. method we designate.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee must hire at least one manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of the Franchised Business at all times when Franchisee, or its principal owner, is not present.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
In addition, you must purchase your point-of- sale system from a vendor we designate.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may require Franchisee to upgrade the Computer System, including the POS System hardware and/or software, from time to time upon written notice.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
We may charge a reasonable training fee.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee, or if Franchisee is an entity, one or more of Franchisee’s principal owners, shall attend any franchisee conference when they are scheduled, and pay any non-refundable conference registration fee that may be designated by Franchisor.
The filing answers no to 6 questions
- Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?Item 11
- Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?Item 8
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?Franchise agreement
The vendor opportunity at Good News Brewing Company
Good News Brewing Company is a small, full-service restaurant concept based in Missouri. According to its 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the system consists of 4 units, all company-owned. No franchised locations are reported, and year-over-year unit growth is not disclosed. For software vendors, this represents a compact, direct-sell opportunity: a single decision-making node at the headquarters level controls all purchasing.
The chain’s average unit volume (AUV) is not provided in the FDD, and the royalty rate is 6.0% on gross sales. The initial franchise term is 10 years, with a 5-year renewal option under materially different terms. While the system is small, its all-corporate structure means a vendor can secure a footprint-wide deal with one agreement.
Who controls software purchasing
Software purchasing authority rests with the founders listed in Item 1 of the FDD: Daniel Tripp (Founder/Member) and Matthew Fair (Founder/Member). No separate IT, procurement, or operations executive is named. In a 4-unit chain, these individuals likely handle vendor evaluation and selection directly. Vendors should approach them with a clear value proposition that addresses the needs of a small, company-owned restaurant group—simplicity, cost control, and integration with existing tools.
Mandated and current tech stack
The FDD’s Item 11 lists the following technology systems as either mandated or recommended: DoorDash, Facebook, Grubhub, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Notably absent are any point-of-sale, back-office, inventory, or labor management systems. This suggests the chain may rely on generic or non-mandated solutions for core operations, leaving a gap for vendors offering operational tech.
The presence of DoorDash and Grubhub indicates a reliance on third-party delivery, while the social media platforms point to a digital marketing focus. No enterprise resource planning or franchise management software is disclosed. For a vendor, this means the tech stack is lightweight and potentially open to new tools that can demonstrate clear ROI.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD—which typically outlines designated or approved supplier programs—contains no extract. This implies an open procurement model with no formal supplier restrictions. Vendors are not required to be pre-approved, though they may still need to convince the founders of their product’s value.
Renewal timing is governed by Item 17. The initial franchise agreement runs for 10 years. To renew, a franchisee must notify the company 12–18 months before expiration, be in good standing, renovate to current standards, and sign a successor agreement with potentially different terms. The renewal term is 5 years. Since all units are company-owned, these renewal mechanics may not directly apply to corporate locations, but they signal a contractual rhythm that could influence when the company evaluates new vendors—likely around the 9–10 year mark of any initial term. No recent unit growth or refranchising activity is reported, so near-term contract windows may be limited.
How to read the Good News Brewing Company FDD
The full 2025 FDD is embedded below. It was filed with state franchise regulators and contains the legal and operational disclosures required by the FTC Franchise Rule. Key sections for software vendors include Item 1 (business background and executives), Item 8 (procurement restrictions), Item 11 (mandated technology and suppliers), and Item 17 (renewal and transfer conditions). The document is the most authoritative source for understanding the chain’s obligations and decision-making structure.
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Questions vendors ask
Good News Brewing Company, answered from the filing
Founders Daniel Tripp and Matthew Fair are the likely decision-makers for software purchases at this small, company-owned chain. No dedicated IT or procurement role is disclosed.
The FDD does not list any mandated POS or operational systems. Only marketing and delivery platforms (DoorDash, Grubhub, social media) are mentioned.
4 total units, all company-owned. No franchised locations are reported in the 2025 FDD.
The FDD does not include an Item 8 procurement signal, so no designated or approved supplier program is disclosed. Purchasing appears to be open.
With a 10-year initial term and 5-year renewal, contract windows may align with renewal cycles. The next renewal window would be around year 9-10 of the initial term, but no specific timing is known.
The 2025 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can view it in the embedded PDF viewer below.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
1 operators run 1 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit1
Top states by locations
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